The National Briefing

Concerns are mounting about growing youth disengagement from the democratic process ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. SALGA says more than 60% of unregistered young people aged between 18 and 34 have no intention of registering to vote, raising fears about declining participation in decisions that directly affect service delivery, jobs and local development. Guest: Cllr Ilza Le Minnie...

Built in Mzansi: How an automotive workshop in Soshanguve has trained more than 300 young people and produced nearly 200 qualified artisans. This is creating a pathway from skills development to employment and entrepreneurship. Guest: Dr Isaac Boshomane - Founder, master artisan and educator at Kgabo Cars 

The SA Post Office has now appointed a new board. Post Office has spent years battling financial turmoil, branch closures, job losses and the threat of liquidation. Can SA Post Office be saved? Guest: Matthew Parks - Parliamentary Coordinator at COSATU  

Keletso Kgarane - Acting Provincial Head: Northern Cape Department of Water and Sanitation Rozanne van Rensburg - Deputy Chair of the Kakamas Interest Group   Mustafa Clarke - Senior Manager: Electromechanical Services & Acting Manager: Water and Sanitation at the Kai Garib Local Municipality  

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International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola took to social media over the weekend to clarify some of the allegations made by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Ablakwa, who provided contradicting numbers of his country's nationals who were repatriated and also disputed claims that two Nigerians and five Mozambicans were killed during the latest incidents. Guest: Crispin Phiri - Spokesperso...

Reality Check with Prof. Puleng LenkaBula: The Value of Higher Education in a Changing World, the Place of Unisa. Guest: Prof. Puleng LenkaBula - Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa 

The battle over the future of Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has taken another turn. Mbenenge has approached the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to stop the Judicial Service Commission from referring its gross misconduct finding against him to Parliament, pending a review of that decision. Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin - research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter 

After more than a year of export disruptions caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Karan Beef are proud to announce that their first export container has been loaded and is on its way to Jordan. Prior to the FMD-related restrictions, Karan Beef exported consistently to more than 14 international markets across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Guest: Dr Frikkie Mare - Chief Executive Officer of...

1. South Afrika - Malawi Malawi Responds to South Africa Xenophobia Crisis, 150 Citizens Successfully Repatriated Malawi has begun bringing home its citizens displaced by a fresh wave of xenophobia-related tensions in South Africa, with 150 Malawians now on their way back after being evacuated from temporary camps in Western Cape Province. The first two buses carrying the returnees departed the We...

Guest: Israel Nkuna - #PayTheGrants activist 

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Peru awaits the outcome of a closely fought presidential election that could shape the country's political future.  United Kingdom has joined nations that are actively working towards stricter social media restrictions for minors under the age of 16. Guest: Dr Benjamin Spatz - Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.  Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela...

The World Meteorological Organisation is warning that there is an 80 per cent chance that El Niño conditions will emerge between June and August and a 90 per cent probability of this happening thereafter. Guest: Simon Gear - Climatologist, meteorologist, and environmental scientist 

Reactions to President Ramaphosa's media briefing on the government's management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals. Can South Africa effectively manage migration without undermining its economy and regional relationship? Guest: Khulekani Mathe - Chief Executive Officer at Business Unity South Africa      

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter South Africa scores first Fitch ratings upgrade in two decades 2. TFG plans to close more stores 3. Market update  

Reactions to President Ramaphosa's media briefing on the government's management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals. What is the role of diplomatic channels in responding to migration in SA? Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat and Director at RiskRecon  

The Reality Check with Prof. Puleng LenkaBula: Reclaiming Africa’s Futures. Guest: Prof. Puleng LenkaBula - the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa   

Reactions to President Ramaphosa's media briefing on the government's management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals. This raises critical questions about enforcement, labour market regulation, human rights, economic pressures and South Africa's obligations under the rule of law. Guest: Allan Hirsch - senior research fellow at the New South Inst...

The South African Police acted swiftly in dealing with one of their own, who was seen in a social media video returning a 2,000-rand bribe to an angry motorist who was heard demanding it back on behalf of his employee. In the video, the man is heard confronting the officer and also asking her colleagues to arrest her for bribery. Guest: Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi - Gauteng police spokesperson&nb...

1.Tunisia- Tunis  Tunisians protest against undocumented sub-Saharan African migrants Protesters gathered this past weekend at midday outside the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Lac district of Tunis, demanding the deportation of undocumented sub-Saharan African migrants and calling on the organisation to leave Tunisia. Migration is a sensitive...

Concerns are growing after reports that elderly social grant beneficiaries were allegedly misled into signing up for funeral policies after being promised free food parcels by people claiming to be linked to SASSA. Some pensioners say deductions of up to R240 have been taken from their grants without their knowledge Guest: Dr. Paseka Letsatsi - SASSA spokesperson

The Global Briefing: Chinese President Xi Jinping is in North Korea for a rare summit with Kim Jong Un In Russia, Vladimir Putin is hosting a major economic forum despite ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks Pakistan is stepping up diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran as their conflict passes the 100-day mark Guest: Salman Khan - Independent Geopolitical Analyst for Southeast Asia&nbsp...

Built in Mzansi: How TCS South Africa & Rest of Africa has built a programme designed to equip young people from disadvantaged communities with accredited Internet of Things qualifications and entrepreneurial skills Guest: Langa Dube - Country Head and Regional Director, TCS South Africa & Rest of Africa